Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has urged caution in quickly brushing aside concerns raised about possible drug trafficking involving two aircraft that recently landed in Ghana.

His remarks come in the wake of the Minority in Parliament demanding transparency from National Security regarding two aircraft — an air ambulance and a private jet — that touched down in Ghana in early March and later departed for Gran Canaria on March 25.

The Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, had questioned the nature and cargo of the two flights. He expressed suspicion of possible drug trafficking or money laundering activities and called on authorities to disclose the contents of the aircraft.

In response, Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, dismissed the accusations as entirely unfounded. He accused Rev. Fordjour of engaging in deliberate misinformation aimed at tarnishing the image of the government, stating that both aircraft had legitimate reasons for being in Ghana, were subjected to complete security checks, and that no illegal cargo was found aboard.

Speaking on JoyNews' Newsfile on Saturday, March 5, Mr. Bentil stressed that although the government's response may seem convincing at face value, it would be unwise to disregard the matter without thorough scrutiny.

He pointed out that "government explanations are not always the full story," emphasizing the need for independent verification to maintain public trust.

Mr. Bentil further noted that safeguarding the country’s reputation in international circles requires a higher standard of accountability and transparency, especially regarding issues as sensitive as drug trafficking and money laundering.